TEXAS NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION
TNLA E-NEWSLETTER
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TNLA Updates CALLING ALL LADIES!
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Important Update TNLA President, Amy Graham
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Bylaws Update Read the changes here.
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Certified Professionals See what's new!
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July Meeting Fun! 15
Advocacy Report
Two Updates!
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Updates CALLING ALL LADIES! Our next women in horticulture zoom meeting are July 21, 2022, at 11 am. The more ladies the better the conversation! If you are interested in joining the call contact sarah@tnlaonline.org. Ladies, as you plan your EXPO journey next month be sure to mark down two key events to attend, the Women in Horticulture Get Together on Thursday, August 11, 2022, from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, and also the Women in Horticulture Nightcap also on Thursday, August 11, 2022, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the City of San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. Your badge is required for both events. If you can join us for the noon event, you can either bring your own lunch or pre-purchase a boxed lunch by clicking here. (All Boxed Lunch Orders must be pre-purchased by July 21, 2022) This year's Keynote Speaker for the Women in Horticulture Get Together is Deborah Cole with Deborah Cole Connections, "Breaking the Bias: What, Why and How Women Contribute to Success." SUPPORT THE TNLA FOUNDATION THROUGH AMAZON SMILE Donate to the TNLA Foundation with every purchase with Amazon Smile, choose TNLA Foundation as your donation choice. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the TNLA Foundation so we can continue to help provide scholarships, research, and industry education.
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UPCOMING REGION MEETINGS Region I Meeting Friday, July 22, 2022 6:00 PM CST Visit here for more information: https://web.tnlaonline.org/events/TNLARegion%20V% 20Meeting%20-636/details TNLA Region V Meeting Tuesday, July 19, 2022 6:00 PM CST Visit here for more information: https://web.tnlaonline.org/events/TNLARegion%20V% 20Meeting%20-637/details
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Important Update from TNLA President, Amy Graham
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT During its April Board Meeting, the Board of Directors approved the following recommended changes (p. 5) to the Association’s bylaws come to the membership for consideration of approval. The recommendations came from a task force of members that were charged with reviewing the current member types and assuring they still reflected companies and individuals Texas Nursery & Landscape Association has as members as well as chooses to recruit as future members. During the Annual Business Meeting that will be held on Friday, August 12 at 8:30 a.m. at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, a voice vote of members present will be held on the changes presented. Should you have questions regarding the proposed changes, please contact Amy Graham, agraham@tnlaonline.org.
ACTIVE MEMBER CHANGES: 1. Add word “professional” before word services under definition of Supplier. 2. Add/Rewholesaler to Grower category name. NOTE: They have been counted in this category in the past. Clarified/cleaned the definition to include the Rewholesaler in the definition. 3. Cleaning up after adding the separate irrigation category earlier. 4. Cleaning up and taking out wordiness in the irrigation definition category definition. INDIVIDUAL MEMBER CHANGES 1. Added (Must Not be the Owner of the Company) 2. Clarified in each category that an individual should not currently be an employee of a TNLA member company 3. Added “professional” to consultation services in Number 3.
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RELEVANT PORTIONS OF BYLAWS OF TEXAS NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION
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CALLING ALL EXHIBITORS! DEMO YOUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES AT EXPO MAXIMIZE YOUR VISIBILITY ON THE SHOW FLOOR
Demonstrate your company’s top products Showcase your products in action to educate viewers on best uses Feature innovations Discuss product specifications Offer new resources and ideas to attendee buyers Get your brand and products seen up close by decision-makers
Product Limitations Apply! No Gas Powered Equipment or Machinery can be Demonstrated
The schedule is first come first serve. We have two areas on the show floor where Exhibit Education Product Demos will take place: Special Events Theater – Located in Hall 3, TNLA will provide a stage, monitors for presentations and AV, Exhibitor must supply the product, presentation slides and any additional demonstration equipment needed Product Demo Area – Located in Hall 2 near the TNLA Booth and PAC Lounge, TNLA will provide an open space for showcasing products IN ACTION & ON THE MOVE, Exhibitor must supply the product and any additional demonstration equipment needed
PRICES 20 MINUTE DEMO $100
It is the discretion of Show Management for best placement and time of your product demo. Once time slots are sold out, we will not be able to take any additional exhibit demos. NOTE: THERE IS NO LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF SESSIONS
30 MINUTE DEMO YOUR COMPANY CAN PURCHASE AS LONG AS WE HAVE $150 ROOM WITHIN THE SCHEDULE TO PLACE YOUR 50 MINUTE DEMO $250
DEMONSTRATION. Feel free to purchase more than one time slot if the schedule allows! Times are filling up fast, so don’t delay!
Secure a demo here!
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Certified Professionals: NEW way to engage in education at EXPO! Certified Professionals Get Ready to Begin Your EXPO Journey EXPO is getting closer and we want to make sure you have your game plan ready when it comes to earning CEUs by preparing for your EXPO journey now. We have changed the way we normally offer education. This year we will have a full CEU day on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, before the Tradeshow opens. Now you and your team can spend more time on the show floor receiving expert advice from exhibitors and sourcing much-needed products and materials. You can check out the Wednesday CEU Education Day Schedule by clicking here to find classes offering continuing education units from TNLA, TDA, and TCEQ plus more! We are also offering a full-day Landscape Irrigation TCEQ track that is in Spanish! Fees for Wednesday’s CEU Education along with the Spanish Landscape Irrigation are $225 for members but will increase after July 22, 2022. Then on Thursday, August 11, and Friday, August 12, earn even more CEUs by taking part in the adventure on the Tradeshow Floor by registering for the $25 Demo Education All Access Pass. You can find the demo schedule here. There will be demos on tree climbing, landscape lighting and irrigation, retail merchandising along with flying drones.
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The CEU sign-in sheets will be available after all sessions, so be sure to sign in with your license number and write legibly so we can make sure to provide credit where credit is due! Don’t miss out on the opportunities EXPO has in store for you, Register TODAY! (Note, to receive member rates make sure your membership status is up to date and use your member ID to register. If you need help contact certification@tnlaonline.org.)
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Certified Professionals: NEW online education and certification exam platform old platform
NOT SURE WHICH CERTIFICATION IS RIGHT FOR YOU? CONTACT: CERTIFICATION@TNLAONLINE.ORG OR CALL 512-579-3853
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Crush your goals and let TNLA help you take your professional career to the next level! One of the best ways to get a leg up on your competition is by becoming an expert as a TNLA Certified Professional. TNLA just launched a NEW online education and certification exam platform where you can watch webinars, purchase study manuals, or take an exam to reach new heights within your professional career by becoming a TNLA Certified Professional. CHECK THESE NEW EDUCATION OFFERINGS OUT BY CLICKING HERE: https://www.pathlms.com/tnla
NEW TNLA CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS Texas Certified Landscape Associate Della Reyes, UTSA Frederick Wiedner, UTSA Texas Certified Nursery Professional Jameson Reiling, Calloway's Nursery Craig Anderson Lauryn Anderson Texas Certified Landscape Professional Derrick Downing, Savage Land Solutions, LLC
Special Offer!!! TNLA is offering opening discounted exam rates, which end on July 15, 2022, to become a TNLA Certified Professional. YOU WILL HAVE 90 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF PURCHASE TO COMPLETE THE EXAM.
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GRAND HYATT WEDNESDAY NIGHT (8/10) IS SOLD OUT! Do your plans for EXPO include staying in San Antonio Wednesday night? Grand Hyatt is sold out! Rooms are still available at the Hilton Palacio Del Rio! Click here to access our special rate! Do your plans include staying in San Antonio Thursday, Friday, and/or Saturday night? Book your stay at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio or the Hilton Palacio Del Rio! PRO TIP: Rooms in the block sell out FAST! Book your stay immediately to lock in your special rate! NOTE: Special EXPO rate ENDS July 22,2022!
TNLA Career Center Update! Check out these great opportunities!
Landscape Management Supervisor/Developer BREEDLOVE NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE CO Tyler, Texas
MANAGER Gardentown DUNCAN, Oklahoma
Garden Manager Tricia Quaid Landscape Design, Inc. Lead Perennial Gardener Dallas, Texas Confidential San Antonio, Texas Park Operations Manager Branch Manager City of Lewisville Alta Vista Nursery Lewisville, Texas Rowlett, Texas
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https://careers.tnlaonline.org/jobs/
TNLA TAILGATE TOPICS
EDGERS Objective: Participants will be able to correctly and safely operate and maintain an edger. APPLICATION: Practice with an edger is the best way to learn how to use, control, and maintain the machine. Although most edgers are similar, participants should practice with different makes and models. Opportunities to practice at a work site will also reinforce what is learned. Edgers are used to give a professional and detailed appearance to areas that have been mowed, specifically curbs and paved surfaces. Even though it does not take long to edge a mowing site, it is important that care is taken when edging to create an expert appearance.
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1. Regularly service and maintain the edger. Refer to the owner’s manual for service recommendations. 2. Put on safety equipment. This includes safety glasses, long pants, safety shoes, and earplugs. 3. Visually inspect the edger before operating. Check equipment for wear due to vibrations. Replace cutting blade if needed. 4. Check that all safety devices are attached and working properly. Never operate the edger without proper guards. 5. Check fuel levels before starting edger. 6. If fuel is low, refuel edger with correct fuel mix. 7. Improper use of the edger can cause injury to operator, others, and objects. Inspect area for objects (sticks, stones, glass, etc.) that would injure the operator or pedestrians. Pedestrians should not be near when operating edger. 8. Safely start edger. 9. Keep edger blade away from hard surfaces (stone, brick, concrete) because the blade can damage these materials. 10. Keep guard between sidewalk and blade. 11. Only use edger in designated areas. Do not damage nearby plants, paving material, or irrigation heads. 12. Safely shut down trimmer.
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Region III Meeting with Dr. Charlie Hall Region III held its monthly meeting on July 7, 2022 at Sorelle Tree Farm. Attendees enjoyed a tour of the tree farm. Dr. Charlie Hall spoke on the State of the Green Industry. Everyone enjoyed the presentation and dinner at Cowburners BBQ & Taproom in Mineola, TX. Thanks to HC Companies, ICL, Syngenta, and TNLA Region III for sponsoring the dinner.
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ADVOCACY REPORT H-2B Amendment Adopted Negotiations Continue of RWE
USDA Announces Phase One Status of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP)
In the last two weeks, the U.S. House Appropriations committee approved an amendment to the Dept. of Homeland Security funding bill to continue the federal administration's authority to release additional H-2B visas. Importantly the amendment also included language to mitigate the "rulemaking process" for the release of these discretionary visas, a mechanism that has been used to delay the release of the additional visas by months. This progress was only possible because of the tremendous work of our advocates over the past year and a half pushing for support of HR 3897.
The USDA has announced over $4 billion in aid has been released nationally through Phase One of the ERP program to growers impacted by weather-related disasters in 2020 and 2021. Of the $6 billion dedicated to Phase One, $557.5 million has been awarded to Texas growers. Growers would have received pre-filled applications for Phase One ERP in the event they had crop insurance or NAP coverage. Phase Two will be for producers impacted by those disasters who did not have crop coverage. TNLA will send out a notice when the details for Phase Two are announced.
Additionally, in exchange for dropping a more drastic cap relief amendment, firm commitments were obtained from labor unions and Democratic Judiciary Chairwoman to oversee formal negotiations between the AFL-CIO (opponents of the H-2B program) and the H-2B Workforce Coalition (including TNLA) to have a compromise agreement securing the Returning Worker Exemption. We remain hopeful these negotiations will be successful and mean better cap relief for FY 23.
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